Courses* taken by our Veterinary Technology students include:

<strong>Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals</strong>
Students will learn biological foundations and scrutinize the comparative anatomy and physiology of selected species of animals. Through lecture and lab demonstrations, emphasis will be placed on the variations in each species. Professional veterinary terminology will be introduced and organ systems and disease will be explored through a dissection project. A grade of “C” or better is required to earn credit for this course.

<strong>Fundamentals of Animal Nursing</strong>
Students will learn the role of the veterinary technician and assistant in various occupational settings. They will discuss the legal and ethical responsibilities, as well as the communication skills needed for an office setting. Identification, behavior, care, and husbandry of domestic species will be studied using proper medical terminology. Students will begin to perform safe animal capture, handling, and restraint techniques as well as essential veterinary nursing skills. A grade of “C” or better is required to earn credit for this course.

<strong>Companion Animal Nursing</strong>
This course focuses on infectious and non-infectious diseases of small animals. Students will identify the basic principles of disease transmission, pathology, and prevention. They will distinguish the common disorders of organ systems, and evaluate methods for their prevention and treatment. Students will discuss therapeutic nutrition options and the specialized care and hand-rearing of orphaned domestic small animals. A grade of “C” or better is required to earn credit for this course.

<em>*Students will take additional program courses on top of the three listed courses. Courses may vary by program, credential level and campus.</em>